Emergency Management Operations

The Town of Firestone Office of Emergency Management (OEM) plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, coordinates emergency response and recovery, and collects and disseminates emergency information. To accomplish this mission, the OEM maintains a disciplined unit of emergency management personnel, including responders, planners, watch commanders, and administrative and support staff to identify and respond to various hazards.

Preparing the Town of Firestone for Emergencies

The following responsibilities fall to the OEM to prepare Firestone for emergencies:

Planning and preparedness activities: from contingency planning and nurturing private sector partnerships to conducting drills and seeking funding for future programs, these are central to the OEM’s mandate